Order Book Specialist
Birchwood Park, Warrington
Are you a highly analytical problem-solver who can turn data into meaningful action?
We're looking for an Order Book Specialist who can see beyond the numbers.
This role is about more than reporting data.
You'll be responsible for interpreting information, highlighting risks and opportunities, and using insights to support business decisions and drive performance.
You'll be a strong communicator, able to translate complex data into clear recommendations and build effective relationships across Sales, Finance, Customer Service, Demand Planning and Logistics. Equally comfortable working with spreadsheets and stakeholders, you'll use your analytical skills and commercial awareness to help ensure customer demand is fulfilled effectively while supporting operational excellence across the business.
At ASICS, you'll play a key role in improving forecasting, managing the order book and helping the business make informed decisions that support growth and an exceptional customer experience.
What You'll Get
At ASICS, we believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
- Calm Premium subscription
- Runkeeper Go™ Premium subscription
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities across a global organisation
- A fantastic modern working environment at Birchwood Park, with a range of on-site perks and local discounts
- 50% employee discount on ASICS products
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing and optimising the regional order book to ensure customer demand is met effectively.
- Leading the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process and maintaining accurate demand forecasts.
- Monitoring key order book, inventory and service KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborating with Sales, Finance, Customer Service, Demand Planning and Logistics teams to support business performance.
- Supporting successful product launches and ensuring smooth order fulfilment.
- Using data and insights to improve forecast accuracy, inventory management and customer service outcomes.
- Building strong stakeholder relationships and proactively resolving issues to keep orders moving.
What We're Looking For
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, IT or a related field.
- Experience within supply chain, order management, customer operations, retail, FMCG or a similar environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and make recommendations.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong systems proficiency.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent English language skills.
Desirable
- Experience of SAP FMS/AFS or similar ERP systems.
- Knowledge of forecasting, inventory management and demand planning processes.
- Understanding of LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
- Additional European language skills.
- Project management experience.
Why ASICS?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global brand where you'll have a direct impact on customer satisfaction, operational performance and business success. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement, personal development and supporting one another to achieve great results.
If you're naturally curious, commercially minded and enjoy turning insights into action, we'd love to hear from you.